WV SOS - Administrative Law - Code of State Rules - Online Data Services
West Virginia Secretary of State's online portal for administrative law and code of state rules has been updated. This is the primary source for regulations affecting private security licensing, including guard cards, firearm permits, training requirements, and background checks. Operators must verify that their compliance procedures align with the latest rules published on this site.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Private Security Licensing space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All private security businesses operating in West Virginia, including guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Within 30 days to allow time for review and adjustment of internal policies.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Private Security Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The online data services portal for the West Virginia Code of State Rules has been updated. While the excerpt does not specify rule changes, the portal is the authoritative source for all regulations affecting private security licensing, training, and operations.
Who it affects
All private security businesses operating in West Virginia, including guard-service firms, private patrol operators, in-house security, and armored transport companies.
What you must do
Review the current rules on the portal to ensure compliance with any recent amendments or new requirements.
Deadline
Within 30 days to allow time for review and adjustment of internal policies.
Source: https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/
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